UAAP: La Salle outlasts rival Ateneo in OT for third straight victory

De La Salle University’s Joaquin Tovera against Ateneo de Manila University in UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball. UAAP Media.MANILA — De La Salle University found its groove just in time to outlast rival Ateneo de Manila University in another classic.

The Green Archers survived the Blue Eagles in overtime, 76-73, for their third straight win in the second round of UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball on Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.

Joaquin Tovera led La Salle with 21 points, seven rebounds, and six assists before prematurely exiting the match due to an apparent right ankle injury as the Green Archers secured their sixth win in 10 games.

Ateneo still had a chance to force another overtime period with 3.3 seconds remaining, but Jared Bahay lost the ball off Kieffer Alas’ inbound pass, allowing La Salle to escape with the victory.